noun
- Plural of machismo; strong or aggressive masculine pride and dominance, especially in Latin American cultures.
Usage: Plural form; Often used in cultural or sociological contexts
Examples
- The film critiques the various machismos present in traditional Latin American society.
- Different regions display distinct forms of machismos in their cultural practices.
- Scholars have studied how machismos affect gender relations in these communities.
- The novel explores the consequences of competing machismos among its male characters.
- Modern movements challenge the outdated machismos that have long dominated the culture.